VegKitchen’s Top 10 Carrot Recipes

With all the dark leafy greens and nutrient-dense seeds (like chia and hemp) out there, it’s easy to overlook common veggies like carrots as super foods. Carrots are a powerhouse veggie by any standard, rich in beta carotene and vitamin C. And in culinary terms, few vegetables can rival the versatility of carrots, which can star in soups, salads, roasted dishes, sides, and even delectable desserts. Creole Creamy Carrot Soup, shown above, has a cheery orange color, and if good, fresh carrots are used, a subtly sweet flavor.

In Daikon and Carrot Salad, crisp daikon radish is wonderfully cleansing food, and combined with carrots, makes a simple and tasty salad that goes well with most any type of meal.

Classic Carrot-Raisin Salad might just be the first that kids will enjoy! A food processor is a must for preparing this salad quickly; or you can start with pre-grated carrots that come packaged.

Carrot-Apple Pudding is a sweet dish of spiced carrots and apples. It’s traditional to the Passover holiday as a side dish, but is also yummy enough to be an everyday dessert with a dollop of coconut yogurt.